Our New Reality

I have read science fiction books about pandemics.  I have pondered the possibilities of a man-made virus developed for use as a weapon. And I have imagined the effects this would have on our world. But despite being a writer, my imagination fell far short of the reality, now that it's here.

Many more people have already died, world-wide, from this Covid 19 than I imagined. I pictured the virus as being something like the yearly flu, that might make you sick, uncomfortably so, but most people would have the stamina to recover from it. It wouldn't require whole schools to close, those who might have the virus to be quarantined, restaurants, sporting events, concerts, businesses all are closed down. Life has radically changed.

But in addition to the evil things this virus has wrought, it has brought out the best in our fellow human beings. The news is filled with stories of doctors, nurses and first responders who sacrifice their time, effort and health to care for our sick, and sometimes their lives. Neighbors help each other with groceries and stay in touch online with the elderly. Entertainers offer up songs on the internet, or read stories online to children who are confined indoors.

I don't know how long this will last, but it's already lasted longer than I imagined. It is changing our world and we may not return to the "good old days," even when the virus has a vaccine and is no longer such a dangerous threat. I like to think by then the world will have changed for the better, with us realizing how little our world really is, and how closely related we are to each other. It's a small, small world!

My Upcoming Book Signing

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LADY OF THE TWO LANDS Trailer

Here's a gorgeous trailer for LADY OF THE TWO LANDS, created by Jane Merkley.

LADY OF THE TWO LANDS audio version chapter one

Check out the audio version (read by me!) of the first chapter of my time-travel romance set in ancient Egypt, LADY OF THE TWO LANDS.

https://fidbak.audio/elizabethdelisi/player/903649001e66dbc5756afee6

Then, if you're intrigued, go here to get your own copy: http://tirgearrpublishing.com/authors/Delisi_Elizabeth/lady-of-the-two-lands.htm

Enjoy!

My Dog Story on Chicken Soup Podcast

If you’re a dog lover, you’ll want to check out the new release, CHICKEN SOUP FOR THE SOUL: LIFE LESSONS FROM THE DOG. In it are page after page of stories about man’s best friend.

One of my stories, “The Definition of Faithful is Dog,” is in the book. It’s the tale of a dog named Kleo we had in my childhood, and how he came to represent all that’s good, trusting and faithful.

To hear that story, check out the Chicken Soup Podcast here:

https://play.google.com/music/m/D22potfwfx5ohs2lyvvfs6pnuwy?t=The_Loyalty_and_Faith_of_a_Dog_Is_Almost_Heartbreaking-Chicken_Soup_for_the_Soul_with_Amy_Newmark

I know you’ll enjoy it. But be sure to have a tissue on hand! Don’t say I didn’t warn you.  😉

The Definition of Faithful is "Dog" is out!

As of today, April 9, my story, "The Definition of Faithful is Dog," is out in the brand new collection, "Chicken Soup for the Soul: Life Lessons from the Dog."

It's a story of a dog we had when I was a child, and how we didn't truly realize how patient he was until a catastrophe happened while we were on a trip. Here's a picture of me with Kleo:

If you want to know more, you can pick up your own copy at your local bookstore, or online wherever books are sold. Here are a couple of links:

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/1611599881/

https://www.indiebound.org/book/9781611599886?aff=chickensoup

Enjoy!

The Definition of Faithful is "Dog"

So happy to see an early copy of "Chicken Soup for the Soul: Life Lessons from the Dog." It contains my story, "The Definition of Faithful is "Dog." The book will be released April 9, and I think you'll want your own copy! You can pre-order it here:

https://smile.amazon.com/Chicken-Soup-Soul-Lessons-Companions/dp/1611599881/

If you love dogs, you'll love this collection!

Tarot for Authors Workshop in January

 

 

 

I'll be presenting an online workshop, "Tarot for Authors," from January 3 - 25. The workshop is sponsored by the  Southern Tier Authors of Romance chapter of RWA, but you don't need to be an RWA member in order to sign up. Fees are $15 STAR members; $25 (RWA Members); $30 (non-RWA members).

 

To register for the workshop, go here: http://starrwa.org/on-line-workshops/ and scroll down to the Tarot for Authors Workshop.

 

Should be a lot of fun. Hope to see you there!

 

~~Liz, a.k.a. "Madame Liz"

Guest Author Kim Cox

Kim Cox is the author of the Lana Maloy paranormal mystery series, whose main character, Lana Maloy, is a paranormal investigator. Book 2 in the series, GET OUT OR DIE, is currently available on sale for just 99 cents. Check it out!

For more information or to order your copy of this compelling mystery series: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B010NE0IL8/   

Madame Liz One-Card Tarot Chat

 

 I'll be doing one of my famous Madame Liz one-card tarot chats on Wednesday, Nov. 14th at 9 p.m. eastern in the WeRead chat room, the new home for Deb Stover's group, READ.

Members of WeRead are welcome to attend. If you don't belong to WeRead but would like to join so you can go to the chat, go here: https://groups.io and sign up. It's free!

Once you've signed up, you can join the chat here: https://groups.io/g/WeRead/chat/1889

Hope to see you there!

Madame Liz

Two-Day Sale of LADY OF THE TWO LANDS

Now is your chance to get your copy of LADY OF THE TWO LANDS, featured in Today's Deals at Ereader News Today. From November 5 - 7, it's on sale for just 99 cents at Amazon. What a deal!

For more info on the book, go here: http://tirgearrpublishing.com/authors/Delisi_Elizabeth/lady-of-the-two-lands.htm and choose one of the Amazon Kindle links to get your copy.

Happy reading!

Halloween Sale

🎃👻 TIRGEARR'S ANNUAL SPOOKTACULAR 👻🎃

Ring in the season with some great spooky reads! The sale goes from 27 October through 4 November, and a number of scary reads will be on sale for just 99 cents. My story collection, THE MIDNIGHT ZONE, is on the list:

The Midnight Zone by Elizabeth Delisi (speculative fiction)

And check out the rest!
 
The Color of Gothic by Joel Q Aaron (paranormal western)
The Trouble with Halloween by Kristi Ahlers (romance)
The Midnight Zone by Elizabeth Delisi (speculative fiction)
High Plains Lazarus by Kate Laity (paranormal western)
Unquiet Dreams by Kate Laity (speculative fiction)
Bob by #TegonMaus (sci fi)
Call of the Morrigu by Christy Nicholas (historical fiction)
Leaving the Pack by David O'Brien (urban horror)
The Part That Doesn't Burn by Sam Poling (dark fantasy)
Crow Moon by Shawna Lewis (fantasy)
The Cycles Turn by David Toft (occult fantasy)

For more information:

www.tirgearrpublishing.com

✨ Load your Kindle with seasonal stories for just 99c/99p ✨

Happy Hollerween! 😱

BookRhythm Birthday Bash with Prizes!

Starting today and running through Sept. 24 is the BookRhythm Birthday Celebration. As one of the sponsoring authors, I urge you to check it out each day. Not only will you have a chance to win a daily prize or the grand prize of a Kindle reader, but you'll also get to check out many authors new to you. Go here to check it out and best of luck!

https://bookrhythm.com/birthday-bonanza-celebration/
 

LADY OF THE TWO LANDS Free Bookmark

Would you like to have a bookmark featuring the gorgeous cover art of my time-travel romance set in ancient Egypt, LADY OF THE TWO LANDS?

If so, drop me a line in the comment section below with your mailing address, and I'll autograph one and put it into the mail for you.

You can find out more about the book here: http://tirgearrpublishing.com/authors/Delisi_Elizabeth/lady-of-the-two-lands.htm

Happy reading!

Just a Few Days Left...

....on the 50% off sale at Smashwords:

 

You can find most of my books on sale there, as well as lots of great books by my fellow Tirgearr Publishing authors. Check it out before time runs out!

Sale at Smashwords!

Check out this awesome 50% off sale at Smashwords, running the entire month of July! You'll find most of my books participating in the sale. Here's the list:


https://www.smashwords.com/profile/view/elizabethdelisi

Stock up now for summer reading!

LADY OF THE TWO LANDS is in a cover art contest

I just learned that LADY OF THE TWO LANDS is in a cover art contest at the Moonlight and Mystery website. If you’re not familiar with my gorgeous cover, here it is:

http://tirgearrpublishing.com/authors/Delisi_Elizabeth/lady-of-the-two-lands.htm

If you don’t mind, I’d love to have you vote for my cover! Just go here:

http://www.moonlightandmystery.com/cover-contest/

and scroll down to my cover, which is the first one on the list of 15 covers entered. Your VOTE enters you and a COMMENT doubles your chances to win the $100.00 Giveaway.

Thank you all!

Liz

Guest Author Christy Nicholas

Misfortune of Song by Christy Nicholas

Book #5 in The Druid’s Brooch Series

Historical fantasy set in 12^th century Ireland

~ Even a soldier cannot fight love ~

In 12th century Ireland, all Maelan wants is to do his duty to his Chief and maintain his family’s good name. However, his granddaughter Orlagh, is hell bent on wreaking havoc, with no care for the consequences

When Orlagh falls in love with an itinerant bard, Maelan must rule with an iron fist to keep her from running away. However, her rebellion against his strictures results in disaster and he almost loses her in the same way he lost his beloved wife.

Maelan must make some difficult decisions and bargains with the Fae to save his granddaughter’s life and future. Can he save her happiness as well?



Links:



Publisher link: http://www.tirgearrpublishing.com/authors/Nicholas_Christy/index.htm

Website: http://www.greendragonartist.com

Blog: http://www.greendragonartist.net

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/greendragonauthor

Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/greendragon9







Author Bio:





Celtic Fairies, Fables, and Folklore! Bestselling author (top #100 Amazon Canada, #1 in Paranormal Fantasy, Amazon Canada)

Christy Nicholas, also known as Green Dragon, is an author, artist and accountant. After she failed to become an airline pilot, she quit her ceaseless pursuit of careers that begin with 'A', and decided to concentrate on her writing. Since she has Project Completion Disorder, she is one of the few authors with NO unfinished novels.

Christy has her hands in many crafts, including digital art, beaded jewelry, writing, and photography. In real life, she's a CPA, but having grown up with art all around her (her mother, grandmother and great-grandmother are/were all artists), it sort of infected her, as it were.

She wants to expose the incredible beauty in this world, hidden beneath the everyday grime of familiarity and habit, and share it with others. She uses characters out of time and places infused with magic and myth.

Tirgearr Publishing: TIRGEARR PUBLISHING'S BIG BIRTHDAY BASH

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28 FEBRUARY - 4 MARCH 

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